Thursday, September 4, 2008

Theme Thursday - Hallowe'en/Autumn Challenge





What is it about Hallowe'en that is so inspiring and exciting for the creation of art? Is it the spookiness and mystery that surrounds it? Is it the chance to put witch's hats and bat wings on innocent looking children? Is it the colours? Whatever it is, I look forward to the Hallowe'en season each and every year. These are pages from a house-shaped board book that I created for a friend. We exchange artwork on a bi-monthly basis and it is always a pleasure to surprise one another. This is my entry for this week's Theme Thursday challenge.

22 comments:

Sandy said...

Oh wow they are brilliant.
Wonderful houses and lovely images. Love them all.

Buffy said...

WoW! I really love it.

Anonymous said...

Fabulous houses

Sarah said...

What a lucky friend to receive such a treasure. This is gorgeous!

Sherry said...

I love the use of "hocus pocus" for a change in Halloween items and "I want my mommy" is brilliant!!! ;)

I don't do much in the way of decorating for Halloween, certainly not since my sons reached their teen years, but there is some "magical" about Halloween and art at this time of year that allows us to be playful and in some cases, a little sinister!!

Karen Owen said...

These are amazing. I just love that vintage halloween look.

K said...

great pages!

Unknown said...

oh wow Heather...you really captured that special feeling of the Hallowe'en Season!!!! what fun and you amaze me with each and every visit....these are perfect!!!!

Astrid Maclean said...

Great pages Heather, and what a fantastic idea to do such regular swaps. halloween isn't really my thing, but I have to say, some of the artwork people do does look great and is very inspiring!

Char said...

I love these Halloween Houses. I think Halloween wins out. And so do you.

Anonymous said...

stunning work

Kathy said...

Each one is fantastic.

RubyMay said...

This is amazing work...the words, the images the houses ...everything !

Chriss Rollins said...

Hello Heather A very lucky friend to receive such a beautiful book.
I love Autumn it to me is the best time of the year.
have a great weekend
Chriss x

Lynn said...

Wonderful work Heather :) I don't particularly like Halloween but making art for it is fun. Your friend must be so pleased, love the pages you made for her.

Kris Dickinson said...

Absolutely fantastic work Heather! I've wanted to see some of your Halloween art....too fun!

CraftyC said...

Fantastic pieces Heather, hope you are well!!
Clairexx

cafegirl71 said...

How lovely. Did you cut the pages apart? I have used a few board books for collage, but never thought of taking it apart. You have the best ideas.

Shaz said...

all great as usual, love them all!!

Dawn said...

Wow amazing - love them especially the cat. You capture Halloween so perfectly.

Have a great weekend

Dawn
x

Kaz said...

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO fab fab work, I LOVE halloween art, these are just fantastic!!

Inka said...

OMGosh I love these and I love you blog too … how inspiring!